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K090
K090 – Pre-operative medical management of a bariatric surgery patient in a BCoE or Bariatric RATC
OHIP Consultations and Visits Code — CONSULTATIONS AND VISITS · Schedule of Benefits
Pre-operative medical management of a bariatric surgery patient is the supervision and pre-operative management of a bariatric surgery patient who is registered with, and, who is undergoing pre-operative medical evaluation and preparation related to bariatric surgery in a BCoE or Bariatric RATC. The applicable service is payable only to the physician at the BCoE or Bariatric RATC who is most responsible for the supervision and medical management of the patient in the pre-operative period.
In addition to the Common Elements in this Schedule, this service includes the provision of the following services to the same patient, during the pre-operative period:
a. All medication reviews.
b. All telephone calls involving the staff, patient, patient’s relative(s) or patient’s representative and the physician in connection with the patient.
The pre-operative period for this service is defined as the period between the date the patient is determined to be a surgical candidate and the date that bariatric surgery is performed.
Consultations, assessments and procedures rendered by the physician who is most responsible for the supervision and management during the pre-operative period may be eligible for payment in addition to K090.
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